Foreword
Foreword to the Second Edition
In ancient China, people, especially philosophers, thought that something was hidden behind the world and every existence. It can never be told, nor explained, nor described in concrete words. They called it Tao in Chinese and Do in Japanese. If you translate it into English, it is the word for Way. It is the Do in Judo, Kendo, Karatedo, and Aikido. They are not only martial arts, but they also include a philosophy and a way of life.
Likewise, Ruby the programming language has its philosophy and way of thinking. It enlightens people to think differently. It helps programmers have more fun in their work. It is not because Ruby is from Japan but because programming is an important part of the human being ...
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